Search Clinton County Traffic Court Records
Clinton County traffic court records are kept by the County Clerk's Office in Frankfort, Indiana, and include all traffic citations, infraction cases, and moving violations processed through the Circuit and Superior courts. This page explains how to search records online, how to pay a ticket, and how to get in touch with the clerk if you have questions about a specific case.
Clinton County Traffic Court Quick Facts
Find Clinton County Traffic Records in MyCase
The Indiana MyCase portal is the main tool for searching Clinton County traffic court records online. It is free to use and open to the public without any login required. You can search by the name of the person charged, the case number, or the UTT (Uniform Traffic Ticket) number printed on the citation. Search results include the charge, hearing dates, case status, and final disposition once the case is closed.
Most citations filed in Clinton County will appear in MyCase within a few business days. If you just received a ticket, give it a few days before searching. New cases take time to be entered into the system by the Clerk's Office. If you still can't find a case after a week, call the Clerk's Office at (765) 659-6335 to check the status.
Note: Attorneys in Clinton County are required to use the state's e-filing system for new filings. If you are representing yourself, e-filing is available but not required.
Clinton County Clerk of Courts Office
The Clinton County Clerk's Office is located at the Clinton County Courthouse in Frankfort. Office hours are Monday through Friday during standard business hours. The phone number is (765) 659-6335. The clerk maintains all court case files, including traffic infractions, and can provide information about your case, confirm payment receipt, and tell you when your next court date is scheduled.
The Clinton County Clerk's website has additional information about office services, including what forms of payment are accepted and how to reach the office by phone or in person. If you need certified copies of court records, that process goes through the Clerk's Office and carries a per-page fee. Call ahead to ask about current fees and what identification you need to bring.
For the broader court directory covering Clinton County and the courts in Judicial District 12, visit the Indiana Courts local page for Clinton County. District 12 includes Boone, Hamilton, Tipton, and Clinton counties. District membership doesn't change how you access your case, but the page has useful contact info for the local court staff.
Pay a Traffic Ticket in Clinton County
Clinton County drivers can pay traffic tickets online, in person, or by mail. The online option is through the Indiana Courts ePay portal. This portal is available any time of day, seven days a week. You need your cause number or UTT number to complete the payment. A convenience fee applies when you pay by credit card. If your case is in the violations bureau, you can often pay without a court appearance by using this method.
In-person payments are accepted at the Clerk's Office during regular business hours. Cash, money orders, and credit or debit cards are accepted at the counter. Personal checks are not accepted. If you want to confirm payment on the spot or have questions about your balance, paying in person is the most direct option.
Mail payments must be sent as a money order or cashier's check made out to the Clinton County Clerk. Write your cause number or UTT number on the payment. Do not send cash or a personal check in the mail. Allow extra time for mail payments to be processed and posted to your case before your court date.
If you think you might qualify for a deferral program, call the Clerk's Office or the Clinton County Prosecutor's Office before paying. Paying online may close out your case and remove your ability to request a deferral. Deferral programs are separate from the standard payment process and require their own paperwork and fees.
How Traffic Cases Move Through Clinton County Courts
A traffic citation in Indiana starts as a civil matter, not a criminal one. Under Indiana Code Title 34, traffic infractions are processed through civil procedure rules. That means no jail time for a standard infraction, but a conviction can still affect your driving record and insurance rates. Indiana Code Title 9 sets the rules for motor vehicles and traffic violations across the state, including how fines are calculated and how violations are classified.
Minor violations in Clinton County are often handled through the violations bureau. You pay the fine, and the case closes without a court appearance. If you want to contest the ticket, or if the charge is more serious, you need to appear in court. The judge will hear the case, and the result becomes part of the official court record.
After a case is decided, the record stays in the system and shows the final outcome. Even dismissed cases appear in MyCase, but they reflect the dismissal. To see what is on your official driving record with the state, check the Indiana BMV website. The BMV record and the court record are separate systems, and both may be relevant depending on what you need the information for.
Clinton County Traffic Court Records - What's in the File
A traffic court record in Clinton County includes the citation, the charge, court dates, any plea entered, the case outcome, and the fine and court costs assessed. For cases that go to a hearing, the file may also contain the judge's written findings and any conditions attached to the disposition.
These records are public under Indiana law. Anyone can search them through MyCase at no cost. If you need a certified copy of a court document, you must request it through the Clerk's Office in person or by mail. Certified copies carry a per-page fee. Call (765) 659-6335 for current fees and processing times.
The Indiana Courts public records page explains what information is available through the court system and how to request records not accessible through the online portal. For free legal guidance on traffic infractions, Indiana Legal Help has plain-language articles that walk you through your options.
Note: Online results from MyCase are informational only and are not the same as a certified court record for official purposes.
Clinton County Clerk - Local Court Resource
The image below shows the Clinton County Clerk's website, which is the local starting point for residents dealing with traffic court matters in Frankfort.
The Clinton County Clerk's Office website covers payment options, contact information, and services offered by the clerk for traffic and other court cases.
The Clinton County Clerk page lists office hours, phone numbers, and direct links to payment and case lookup tools used by drivers in the county.
Nearby Indiana Counties
If your citation was issued in a county that borders Clinton County, that county's clerk handles the case. Use the links below to reach neighboring county traffic record pages.